Oct 6, 2024; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani (17) and San Diego Padres pitcher Yuki Matsui (1) warm up before game two in the NLDS for the 2024 MLB Playoffs at Dodger Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kiyoshi Mio-Imagn Images Kiyoshi Mio-Imagn Images

Padres Notes: Shohei Ohtani to Pitch Against SD, Jackson Merrill on IL, More

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By Valentina Martinez | Last updated Jun 16, 2025 10:59 AM ET

The San Diego Padres will compete against the Los Angeles Dodgers for the second time this season beginning Monday.

Only this time, Dodgers two-way star Shohei Ohtani will be on the mound for the defending champions. The news comes as somewhat of a shock given Ohtani was not expected to return to the mound until around the All-Star Break.

The Padres arrive to Los Angeles for their four-game series against the Dodgers without outfielder Jackson Merrill in the lineup. The 22-year-old was placed on the seven-day concussion injured list Sunday.

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Padres have faced Shohei Ohtani on the mound just once: July 4, 2023

The Padres handed Ohtani a loss, scoring 5 runs on 7 hits against him.

Jake Cronenworth had three hits against Ohtani that day, including hitting back-to-back homers against him with Xander Bogaerts.
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